Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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